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Newport News Attorney Leonard Bennett Makes Significant Contribution to Virginia Senate Campaign
Newport News attorney Leonard Bennett contributed $5,000 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16...
Democrats
Joe Morrissey Campaign Committee Allocates Over Eleven Thousand Dollars to Billboards
The Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee directed $11,889.00 to Lamar Companies on February...
Dominion Energy Contributes $30,000 to Joe Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee
Dominion Energy PAC made a donation of $30,000 on June 14, 2023, to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee. Dominion Energy, a major...
Steve Descano Policies Enable Repeat Offender to Commit Child Abduction in Fairfax
The case centered on Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez, identified as a repeat offender. Under Descano's office, the defendant received a plea agreement that limited...
Prince William County Teachers Face Broken System in New Scheduling Overhaul
The new schedules are set for release next year rather than allowing adequate preparation time in the current cycle. This timeline leaves little room...
Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid
By James C. Sherlock
Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud. The dysfunctional state regulatory system impedes our efforts. They fail often because...
Louise Lucas Challenges Spanberger on Virginia Budget and Data Center Policies
The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account for contributions from major industries including technology infrastructure projects. Lucas...
Steve Descano Faces Scrutiny Over Reduced Charge in Child Abduction Case
The case against Jose Rodriguez centered on allegations that he abducted a four-year-old girl with the intent to commit further crimes. Rodriguez, who had...
Possible Investigations of Louise Lucas and Lisa Lucas-Burke. Lucas Lodge, The Marijuana Outlet
by James C. Sherlock
Louise Lucas, the president pro tempore for the Virginia state senate and a former editor of the Virginian Pilot, said in...
Zach Cummings on Leesburg City Council Admitting He Does Not Read Police Documents
In Leesburg, local leaders gathered to examine ways to strengthen 911 services for the long term. The focus remained on process improvements and ensuring...
Steve Descano and Stacey Kincaid Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Lead to Tragic Consequences for Fairfax Virginia Residents
Jason Miyares described a clear pattern where criminal offenders are released back into communities despite ICE detainers. He pointed to specific cases that illustrate...
Assembly and Spanberger made zero progress on Virginia energy challenges
By Steve Haner,
The Jefferson Forum's June commentary outlines the energy challenges that Virginia faces in advance of the 2025 elections. Virginia is still...
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Democrats
Newport News Attorney Leonard Bennett Makes Significant Contribution to Virginia Senate Campaign
Newport News attorney Leonard Bennett contributed $5,000 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16...
Democrats
Joe Morrissey Campaign Committee Allocates Over Eleven Thousand Dollars to Billboards
The Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee directed $11,889.00 to Lamar Companies on February...
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Dominion Energy Contributes $30,000 to Joe Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee
Dominion Energy PAC made a donation of $30,000 on June 14, 2023, to the...
Democrats
Steve Descano Policies Enable Repeat Offender to Commit Child Abduction in Fairfax
The case centered on Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez, identified as a repeat offender. Under...
Democrats
Prince William County Teachers Face Broken System in New Scheduling Overhaul
The new schedules are set for release next year rather than allowing adequate preparation...
Government
Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid
By James C. Sherlock
Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud. The dysfunctional...
Democrats
Louise Lucas Challenges Spanberger on Virginia Budget and Data Center Policies
The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account...
Democrats
Steve Descano Faces Scrutiny Over Reduced Charge in Child Abduction Case
The case against Jose Rodriguez centered on allegations that he abducted a four-year-old girl...
Democrats
Possible Investigations of Louise Lucas and Lisa Lucas-Burke. Lucas Lodge, The Marijuana Outlet
by James C. Sherlock
Louise Lucas, the president pro tempore for the Virginia state senate...
Democrats
Zach Cummings on Leesburg City Council Admitting He Does Not Read Police Documents
In Leesburg, local leaders gathered to examine ways to strengthen 911 services for the...
Democrats
Steve Descano and Stacey Kincaid Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Lead to Tragic Consequences for Fairfax Virginia Residents
Jason Miyares described a clear pattern where criminal offenders are released back into communities...
Democrats
Assembly and Spanberger made zero progress on Virginia energy challenges
By Steve Haner,
The Jefferson Forum's June commentary outlines the energy challenges that Virginia...
Government
Legislation to Create Waste to Energy Grant Program Introduced in Virginia House
During the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 115 was...
Government
Parent Unleashes Fury at Franklin City School Board Over Pathetic Math Plan
The speaker, dressed in a blue shirt and speaking from a wooden podium in...
Democrats
New Requirements for Handgun Storage in Unattended Vehicles
The Virginia General Assembly has enacted House Bill 110, which introduces specific requirements for...
Democrats
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Data Sources for Canceling Voter Registrations
The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly saw the approval of House Bill...
Democrats
Significant Donation Fuels Democratic Campaign in Alfonso Lopez Virginia House Race
A donation of $4,500 was made on April 22, 2026, by Alfonso Lopez through...
Democrats
Prince William County Sets Gold Standard in Transit Efficiency, Spares Taxpayers Millions Unlike Fairfax
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which operates the OmniRide service serving Prince William...
Democrats
Parke Capshaw Contributes $5,000 to Virginia Supporting Democratic Efforts
Parke Capshaw of Charlottesville made a $5,000 donation on May 14, 2026, to ActBlue...
Government
New Property Taxes Coming to Fredericksburg
Virginia House Bill 72, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House...
Democrats
Laborers Union Trust Contributes $30,000 to Virginia PAC
On May 14, 2026, Laborers Dist. Council Trust 2 made a cash contribution of...
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Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices
The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding...
Democrats
Richmond Philanthropist Mary Sisson-Vaughan Contributes Over $5,000 to Killing Babies PAC
Richmond resident Mary Sisson-Vaughan donated $5,162.70 on May 7, 2026, to Pro-Choice Virginia d/b/a...
Democrats
Virginia Real Estate Developer Scott Plein Contributes to ActBlue Virginia
Scott Plein, a real estate developer based in Bristow, Virginia, and principal of Equinox...
Government
Peake Challenges District Elimination and Budget Secrecy on Senate Floor
His remarks focused on the lack of transparency that has characterized those talks. Peake...
Democrats
Nathanael Stulman Makes $2,500 Donation to ActBlue Virginia
Nathanael Stulman, a partner and head of financial services and fintech at Solomon Partners,...
Democrats
Frank Conner Donates $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia for State Candidate
Alexandria resident and attorney Frank M. Conner III contributed $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia on...
Democrats
Virginia Bill Introduced to Provide Flexibility for Local Election Dates
In the ongoing 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a significant proposal has...
Democrats
Real Estate Developer Tim Chapman Contributes $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Real estate developer Tim Chapman of Vienna, Virginia, made a $10,000 donation on April...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Grapples with Embezzlement Allegations in Leadership Appointment Debate
The Fairfax County School Board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson (Springfield District), Vice Chair...
Democrats
Energy Executive Roger Sant Contributes $5,000 to Virginians for Fair Elections
Roger Sant, a longtime executive and co-founder of AES Corporation based in The Plains,...
Democrats
Real Estate Developer Saif Abdul-Rahman Contributes to Virginia Democratic Campaign
Saif Abdul-Rahman, a real estate developer and managing member of JR Real Estate Group...
Democrats
Quinn Donation Bolsters Democratic Efforts in Rural Virginia
William Quinn contributed $3,000 to Rural GroundGame on May 19, 2026, directing support toward...
Government
Fairfax Student Champions Parental Responsibility in Push to Delay Smartphones Until 8th Grade
The young speaker pointed out that while children develop attachments to stuffed animals over...
Democrats
Trial Lawyer Joel Bieber Contributes $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Richmond-area trial lawyer Joel Bieber made a $10,000 donation on May 26, 2026, through...
Government
Prince William County Supervisors Play Tax Shell Game: Rate Cut Masks Another Hit to Homeowners
In a classic display of government sleight-of-hand, the Prince William County Board of County...
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Virginia Legislature Advances Tough Measures on Juvenile Delinquency with HB 123
RICHMOND, VA – In a decisive move to enhance accountability for delinquent youth, the...
Democrats
Virginia Donor Christopher Little Contributes to Democratic Women’s Caucus
Christopher Little, a retired resident of McDowell, Virginia, made a $3,000 donation on June...
Government
Virginia Legislature Delivers Bipartisan Victory for Judicial Safety with Unanimous Passage of HB124
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia General Assembly has sent a clear message in support...
Democrats
Stacey Kincaid and Steve Descano Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Fuel Preventable Crimes by Illegal Aliens
In December 2025 a man identified as an illegal alien broke into the community...
Government
With Virginia back in, RGGI Futures price tops $41 per ton
By Steve Haner,
The price of carbon credits on the secondary market for the...
Democrats
Fairfax Officials Stacey Kincaid and Steve Descano Face Scrutiny Over ICE Notification Refusal
The refusal to notify ICE stems from stated concerns over legal constraints and cooperation...
Government
Abigail Spanberger’s Early Problems
Abigail Spanberger struggled at key moments to set her own agenda.
She stressed "affordability" during...
Government
Virginia Senate Advances SB 106 to Combat Gas Station Heroin Threat
Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids and has been linked...
Democrats
Clean Virginia Fund Directs $10,000 to The Impact Center in Latest Contribution
Clean Virginia made a donation of $10,000 on April 20, 2026, to The Impact...
Democrats
Fairfax County Releases Fuel Violent Crime Wave
Fairfax County has experienced a troubling pattern of preventable violent crimes directly tied to...
Democrats
Diane Smith Donates $3,000 to Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus
Diane Smith contributed $3,000 to the Women's Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia...
Government
Supervisor Pat Harrity Calls for Workforce Support for Autistic Adults in Fairfax County
Harrity highlighted the need for programs and other resources that can help autistic individuals...
Democrats
Democrats Target FOIA and Open Meeting Laws in Virginia
The proposed changes would alter longstanding requirements that ensure citizens can review government records...
Government
Loudoun County Calls for Fair Pay for Substitute Bus Drivers
The role requires substitute drivers to manage the same title and pay structure as...
Democrats
Jason Miyares Challenges Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano on Sanctuary Policies Amid Public Safety Concerns
The exchange highlighted differences in how local officials handle immigration enforcement and its impact...
Government
Brad Knott Confronts Steve Descano Over Dismissal of Child Predator Case
Congressman Knott described the dismissal as a failure to protect the public. He stated...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats Weigh Secret Meetings Amid Transparency Concerns
The discussion centers on the dark side of off-the-record political meetings. Concerns focus on...
Government
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Pushes Forward with Costly 10,000 Affordable Housing Units Plan on Taxpayer Dime
The plan, first adopted with an initial infusion of over $73 million from the...
Democrats
Jason Miyares Highlights Deadly Consequences of Sanctuary Policies in Fairfax
Miyares described a clear pattern of criminal activity associated with individuals released under these...
Democrats
Sanctuary Policies and Lenient Prosecution Enable Career Criminal Illegal Alien to Murder Fairfax Virginia Mother
Hybla Valley, Virginia — In a preventable tragedy that has outraged law-and-order advocates nationwide,...
Government
Yesli Vega Exposes Union Backroom Deals in Prince William County
Vega emphasized that true respect is earned, not demanded. She accused certain parties of...
Government
Kannan Srinivasan Repeals Model Addiction Recovery Program
Significant concerns are being raised regarding recent legislative moves in Virginia. Senate Bill 690,...
Government
Virginia Legislature Delivers Bipartisan Win for Judicial Efficiency with Passage of HB 128
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly concluded action on House Bill 128 on...
Government
Virginia Legislature Advances Bill Strengthening Inmate Access to Legal Counsel in Local Jails
RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia General Assembly has completed action on House Bill 126,...
Government
Norfolk Police Department Puts Gender Ideology Over Women’s Privacy and Officer Safety, Leading to Retaliation Against Whistleblowers
NORFOLK, Va. — In a stark illustration of how radical gender ideology has infiltrated...
Democrats
Loudoun County Government Failure Exposed: Shocking Venue Safety Violations Jeopardize Public Safety
The inventory scrutinized 100 venues with significant crowd capacities, exposing volume anomalies that scream...
Government
Virginia Lawmakers Enact Bill to Enhance Certification Process for Ancillary Traffic Infractions
Richmond, Virginia — The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly has resulted in...
Government
Virginia Legislature Delivers Win for Educational Excellence the International Baccalaureate Program
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive move to reward academic rigor and reduce bureaucratic...
Government
Prince William County Students Champion Rights and Excellence in Groundbreaking Education Push
The Prince William County School Board, chaired by Babur Lateef and including members such...
Government
Virginia Enacts Law Requiring Prosecutors to Provide Copies of Discovery Materials to Defendants
In a significant development for Virginia's criminal justice system, the General Assembly has passed...
Government
Republican-Backed HB130 Aims to Extend Vital Cancer Protections to Virginia Sheriffs and Deputies
RICHMOND, VA – In a strong show of support for Virginia's frontline law enforcement,...
Government
Fairfax County Counselor Sounds Alarm on Screen Addiction Eroding Traditional American Childhood
This vivid account underscores what she describes as a generation accidentally being raised addicted...
Government
Virginia to Expand Conservation Easement Eligibility for Federally Recognized Tribes
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 134 on February...
Democrats
Meet the Soros Funded Prosecutor who is Taking Soft on Crime to a new Level
Steve Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney, could have saved Stephanie Minter if he had...
Government
Grant Saved America on the Day
While Virginia celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, we should also honor another anniversary:...
Government
Virginia Enacts Legislation Granting Courts Discretion on Driving Privilege Denials for Truancy in Delinquent Youth Cases
The Virginia General Assembly has taken action to refine the state's laws on juvenile...
Government
Data-Driven Price Fixing Coming to Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly reviewed legislation during its 2026 session that would impose new...
Democrats
Franklin City Mother Confronts School Board Over Retaliation Against Special Needs Son
The mother, dressed in a shirt emblazoned with 'I Love ME' and clutching a...
Government
Virginia to Require Religious Accommodations at Public Colleges and Universities
The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Reinstates Early Release Days, Endangering Latchkey Children and Undermining Family Security
At a recent Fairfax County School Board meeting, a concerned speaker detailed the dangers...
Government
Medical Marijuana Can Now Be Used by Terminally Ill Patients in Medical Care Facilities
RICHMOND, Va. — The core purpose of the bill is to ensure that patients with...
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Virginia set to Expand Workers’ Compensation Cancer Presumption to Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Richmond, Virginia — Delegate Mitchell Cornett introduced House Bill 130 in the Virginia House...
Uncategorized
Will Arlington protect alleged rapists?
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement demanded that Governor Abigail Spanberger and Arlington...
Government
Legislation Authorizing Local Vehicle Noise Monitoring Programs
The Virginia General Assembly has approved House Bill 55, which establishes provisions for noise...
Government
Abigail Spanberger Approves Expanded Provisions for Child Custody Relief Petitions in Juvenile Courts
In Richmond, the Governor has given final approval to legislation that broadens the scope...
Government
Republican Lawmakers Expose Gaps in Open Hearings During FY27 Budget Deliberations as Eugene Vindman Stays Silent
The hearing focused on key components of the FY27 budget request, particularly those involving...
Government
Dominion Energy Inc. Contributes $975,000 to Its Virginia Political Action Committee
Dominion Energy Inc. made a donation of $975,000 on May 1, 2026, to the...
Government
Abigail Spanberger’s Rewrite Energy Bill Challenges Assembly and Dominion
By Steve Haner,
Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic Governor of New York State, has asked...
Government
Fairfax County Student Representative Demands Action on School Calendar Overload Amid Declining Instructional Time
Anderson emphasized that these frequent early dismissals create massive disruptions in the learning process....
Government
Virginia Legislature Enacts Sweeping Prohibitions on Cosmetic Ingredients with HB 122 Passage
RICHMOND, VA – In a late-session move, the Virginia General Assembly has finalized passage...
Uncategorized
Virginia Legislature Passes HB129 to Protect Landowners from Deer Damage
RICHMOND — In a decisive move to safeguard Virginia's homeowners and farmers, the General...
Republicans
Delegate Tom Garrett Slams HB 891 as Dangerous Overreach on Local Communities
The bill, which emerged from the legislative process in the House of Delegates, represents...
Government
Seventh-Generation Farmer Raises Alarm Over Agrotourism’s Threat to Western Loudoun’s Rural Legacy
Rockland Farm, located in the heart of western Loudoun, represents a piece of Virginia's...
Government
Parent Exposes Prince William County School Board’s Alleged $20,000 NDA Offer to Silence ADA Violation Complaints
Melman-Orozco explained that the offer came as a contingency, requiring her to sign the...
Democrats
Working-Class Virginian Begs Supervisors to Reject Massive Property Tax Spike Amid Economic Strain
Jenkins, who works six days a week and faithfully tithes at his church, revealed...
Government
Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law
Two Virginians. Two handguns. One law.
by Jeff Bayard
Imagine this scenario: The Walmart parking lot...
Government
Virginia Senate Debates Distillery Mixed Beverage Expansion: Safety Trumps Special Pleas
A seasoned lawmaker, speaking from the well of the chamber, articulated a clear opposition...
Government
Virginia Father Sounds Alarm on Reckless Truck Maneuvers Endangering Neighborhood Children
The resident pointed out that when these trucks enter the nearby site, they veer...
Government
Hung Cao Takes Over as Acting Secretary of the Navy
Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2026 – In a surprise announcement that marks the...
Government
Parent’s Harrowing Near-Miss Exposes Dangers of Route 7 Traffic Amid Warehouse Push in Virginia County
This firsthand account serves as a stark reminder of the everyday risks families face...
Republicans
John Fredericks and John Reid Warn of Democratic Supermajority in Virginia Congress if Redistricting Amendment Passes
Conservative analysts John Fredericks and John Reid are sounding the alarm over Virginia’s upcoming...
Government
Taxpayer-Funded Government Center in Virginia Faces Push for Pricey Green Add-Ons
From a perspective prioritizing fiscal responsibility, this push raises significant concerns about the prudent...
Government
Loudoun Counties $2.1 BILLION DOLLAR Non-Departmental Waste: The Budget’s Hidden Black Hole
In Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, the single largest line item isn’t a...
Government
Loudoun County Taxpayers Foot $85.8 Million Bill for Attainable Housing Push in FY27 Budget
The FY27 proposal includes $10.5 million for a loan program expected to fund 100...